Synopsis
Josie d'Arby visits the tiny Hebridean island of Iona to experience its unique spirituality.
- Programme: Songs of Praise
- Episode: 24/07/2016
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2016
- Religious Education | Catholic Christianity | Practices | Special places
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